SPD and Samaritans of Singapore Join Forces to Launch Inaugural SparkAbility 2026: A Walk for Change
A collaboration harnessing the power of community connection to advance inclusion and mental wellbeing.
Press Releases
See This Ability: Four Individuals Challenge Disability Stereotypes in Public Education Campaign UNLABEL
UNLABEL 2025 invites the public to look beyond labels and recognise potential and see the person before the disability.
APB Foundation Scholarships Empower Youths with Disabilities to Break Barriers
From developing accessibility software to championing inclusive law, four young Singaporeans with disabilities are turning challenges into opportunities. Their achievements were recognised today with the Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) Foundation Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities.
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SPD Ability Walk 2025 Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Heritage-Themed Scavenger Hunt and First-Ever Accessible River Cruise
The annual SPD Ability Walk featured a heritage-themed scavenger hunt, and for the first time, an accessible river cruise for participants with mobility challenges, reinforcing the message of inclusion.
New Co-Sharing Space for Enabling Services Hub Enhances Disability Support for Bedok Residents
Persons with disabilities and their caregivers in Bedok will benefit from greater access to support services by the Enabling Services Hub (ESH), with the opening of a co-sharing space for ESH located within UP³ at New Upper Changi Road, a community space by the Bedok Community Centre Management Committee under Bedok Grassroots Organisations.
Over $587,000 Raised at SPD Charity Golf 2025 to Support the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities into Mainstream Society
Close to 150 golfers from the IT and business communities teed off for a good cause at the SPD Charity Golf 2025 in support of persons with disabilities.
UNLABEL: A Public Education Campaign for a Future of Inclusivity and Acceptance
Technology can uplift persons with disabilities, but inclusive mindsets play an important role in setting the foundation of a caring society that welcomes people of all abilities. This is the central message of SPD’s annual public education campaign, UNLABEL 2024, which is launched today.
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SPD Celebrates 60 Years of Enabling Persons with Disabilities
SPD, a multi-service agency dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities and those who may develop disabling conditions, marked its 60th anniversary this year.
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Youths Defy Odds to be Awarded the Asia Pacific Breweries Foundation Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities
Four outstanding undergraduates were awarded the Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) Foundation Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities. Since the launch of the Scholarship in 2004, the APB Foundation has committed over $2.4 million to fuel the dreams of 63 students with disabilities.
SPD Ability Walk 2024 unites over 2,000 participants, raising $418,000 for disability empowerment
The SPD Ability Walk 2024 saw a record turnout of more than 2,000 participants, raising a total of $418,000 with the Tote Board matching grant, to support persons with disabilities or who may develop disabling conditions. Held at the grounds of the Asian Civilisations Museum and along the historical Singapore River, the event was graced by Guest-of-Honour Mr Alvin Tan, Minister of State for Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Trade and Industry.